| The nursing school at Hawaii Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA. Out of 9 nursing schools in Hawaii, Hawaii Pacific University ranks #2 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #381. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 83.13%, giving the Hawaii Pacific University an overall grade of B. |
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Nursing degrees offered at Hawaii Pacific University: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â APRN Certificate, Bachelor Degree, LPN to BSN, Master Degree, Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to BSN and RN to MSN level degrees.
For nursing students in Hawaii, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 89.33% and for BSN programs is 85.16%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
Hawaii Pacific University Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 83.13%
- Hawaii State Rank: 2
- National Rank: 381
- Grade: B
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In-state nursing schools are preferable to out-of-state programs as your tuition and logistics for attending school will be considerably less than if you attended school out-of-state. Online nursing schools are also an option.
Compare Hawaii Nursing School Programs
| Compare Hawaii Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Nursing Programs in Hawaii | 4 | 4 |
| Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Hawaii | 89.33% | 85.16% |
| NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Hawaii | 83.13% to 98.55% | 76.85% to 99.12% |
| Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for Hawaii | BSN Rankings for Hawaii |
Hawaii Pacific University
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Pass Rate

1 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu, HI - 96813
(808) 544-0200
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (B) 83.13%
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: APRN Certificate, Bachelor, LPN to BSN, MSN, Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
University Information
Total Faculty: 159
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $1,300
Book and Supplies: N/A
Percent Received Aid: 97%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $12,723
Percent Admitted: 81%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 8%
Graduation Rate: 46%
Cities in Hawaii Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Honolulu or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Hawaii? Compare average NCLEX scores, in-state and out-of-state tuition costs as well as schools with strong alumni networks. The following is a list of cities in with accredited nursing programs in Hawaii: Hilo, Honolulu, Kahului and Lihue
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Additional Nursing Programs in Hawaii
- Chaminade University of Honolulu
- Hawaii Community College
- Hawaii Pacific University
- Kapiolani Community College
- Kauai Community College
- University of Hawaii - Maui College
- University of Hawaii @ Manoa-MEPN
- University of Hawaii at Hilo
- University of Phoenix-Hawaii Campus
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Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics


